§ Mr. David Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy if his Department has made any estimate as to the loss and waste of energy in hard water areas due to the build-up of scale in domestic boilers; what steps it is taking to advise users on this problem; and if he will make a statement.
202Wthe homeworking unit are still under consideration.
The main results of the special exercise carried out by wages inspectors in the areas mentioned were given in the press release. My Department is carrying out further analyses of the information gathered and if any useful findings are made they will be published.
The Government have no plans to introduce legislation to regulate home-working, but will keep the matter under review. The Health and Safety Commission is shortly to publish a consultative document embodying its proposals on home working.